Fat Loss After 40: 5 Mistakes Making It Harder Than It Should Be

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I spent literal decades doing an hour of cardio a day, eating as little as I could, trying to be a smaller version of myself. I thought cutting more and moving more was the answer. Unfortunately, it was only the answer to an unhealthy version of myself that ultimately stopped making any weight loss progress.

After 40, some of the habits that feel the most disciplined, the ones that should be working, are actually making fat loss harder.

In this episode, I'm breaking down five of them, why they feel like the right, healthy move, what they're actually doing to your body that we don't want, and what to do instead.

If you've been putting in real effort and not seeing results that match, this episode is going to connect some dots.

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👋🏻 ABOUT ME
I'm Andrea, a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach and founder of Behind the Body. For years, I tried every diet imaginable, avoided weights, and stuck to cardio, all in pursuit of being skinny. None of it worked. At 40, I overhauled my approach and started lifting 3–4 times a week. Now at 45, I have the strong, toned body I spent decades chasing, and I've maintained it for 10 years using the same simple approach. I help women over 40 simplify their approach, build real strength, and get results that actually last. Every week, I cover the science, the strategy, and the honest truth about fat loss and maintenance for women over 40.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. Results vary. Andrea is a NASM-certified nutrition and fitness coach, not a doctor or registered dietitian.